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Persian Style Rice with Vegetable Recipes

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Rice is a major part of Persian cuisine. Outside of the country, Iranians reach for 'Basmati rice' which offers a close substitute in terms of flavor and aroma relative to popular homegrown varieties. When choosing which type of rice to buy, select good quality long or extra long grain.

Plain Steamed Rice

Chelo

Chelo means 'plain streamed rice' in the Persian language. Rice steamed then topped off with saffron. Rice is served on a platter formed in a mound shape. A small portion of rice is dipped in a saffron butter solution, then sprinkled on the mound.

Crusty Rice

Tahdeeg

Tahdeeg literally means 'bottom of the pot" in the Persian language. 'Tah' mean bottom and 'Deeg' means a cooking pot. Persian style plain steamed rice cooked until the rice at the bottom of the pot turns into a golden, crunchy crust. Caution this recipe may cause a commotion at your dinner table.

Persian Style Boiled Sticky Rice

Kateh

Kateh is a Persian style of rice boiled until sticky. It's simple and tasty when prepared correctly. Additionally, you can add dill-weed or caraway seeds to spice up the taste, or add lentils for a nutritious meal.

Polo vs Chelo

Persian style of cooking rice, is a two step process. The first stage, rice is cooked until slightly tender, before it is drained of all water. The second stage requires the kernels to be steamed, so as to dissipate all moisture, leaving behind light, fluffy, melt in your mouth rice.